Crime Rate in Rockingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rockingham

The total recorded crimes in Rockingham, Barnsley, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rockingham crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rockingham, encompassing approximately 13,507 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Rockingham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • West Street with total crimes: 11
  • Locksley Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rockingham?

To understand the safety of Rockingham, we need to analyze Rockingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Rockingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1536 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rockingham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rockingham had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,433 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rockingham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Rockingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rockingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rockingham has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Rockingham crimes were 1,536. The crime rate of Rockingham in 2024 was 113.71 (year) or 9.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rockingham were around 1,433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.09 (year) or 8.84 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)
Kingstone260 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot227 22,652 22,645 2
Central165 32,555 32,490 3
Dearne North144 41,932 52,185 4
Old Town122 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton127 51,523 91,608 5
St Helens118 81,877 61,326 11
North East119 71,546 71,524 7
Worsbrough94 111,457 101,353 9
Darfield114 91,436 111,333 10
Wombwell98 101,209 141,239 14
Dearne South79 161,185 151,264 12
Royston94 121,380 121,259 13
Penistone East82 151,240 131,045 16
Cudworth83 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton48 21887 18906 17
Dodworth65 18933 17758 18
Penistone West68 17613 21626 21
Darton East56 20783 19754 19
Darton West62 19657 20682 20

Rockingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202417
October 20248
September 202420
August 20249
July 202415
June 202420
May 202417
April 202415

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202525
January 202528
December 202436
November 202433
October 202427
September 202427
August 202429
July 202437
June 202490
May 202448
April 202434

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202524
December 202414
November 202417
October 202425
September 202427
August 202416
July 202457
June 202450
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 202416
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 20241
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 202417
June 202416
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rockingham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rockingham postcode area is presented below.

1. West Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Public order3
2. Locksley Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Stead Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Skiers View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Crown Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. South View Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Shortwood Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Springfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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